There are more than 260 million vehicles on the European roads with a huge variety of brands and models.

Besides driving innovation, today’s automotive industry is aiming at an improvement of engine efficiency, cleaner exhaust and optimized transmission technology. The great challenge for a car manufacturer is to sustain the car performance while reducing its environmental impact.

At JTEKT we understand the needs and unprecedented developments which the automotive industry is facing nowadays. By using our know-how and technology in this field we can offer a complete line of products which support an improved vehicle performance, improved safety & comfort, increase of fuel efficiency, and reduction of CO2 emission.

Experience and capabilities

JTEKT is a leading supplier to the automotive original equipment manufacturers and replacement markets. Our bearings can be found in applications such as wheels, engines, transmissions and many others.

JTEKT’s knowledge and experience in valve train components results in superior products that optimize mass, stiffness, moment of inertia and noise. These design features meets up with the demands of an increase in engine operating speeds, an improved fuel economy and a better performance.

JTEKT offers bearings and components which are strictly dedicated to steering column systems, as well as a large variety of products for steering gears. At JTEKT we have the technical know-how to develop innovative designs for the most demanding steering applications, taking into account their specific safety and NVH requirements.

JTEKT is a leading supplier of bearings for drivetrain components. Our heavy wall drawn cup bearings is an industry standard for performance and reliability in semi-float axle applications. With a history of JTEKT’s superior engineering, in-house testing and field experience, vehicle drivetrain engineers can rely on our products to meet up with their design demands.

JTEKT has developed a large array of innovative bearing designs for automatic transmissions, which helps to reduce friction, increase power ratings, minimize assembly time and reduce costs. Analytical evaluations, in-house testing and new material developments allow JTEKT to solve the most demanding automotive design problems.

JTEKT offers a wide range of reliable bearings specially designed for manual transmissions. These bearings allow engineers to minimize cross sections while attaining peak load-carrying capability in a very cost-effective way. JTEKT has considerable experience with providing in-depth engineering analyses and creative design solutions for the most demanding transmission applications.

For automotive accessories applications such as air conditioning compressors, break systems, starters, suspensions, etc. JTEKT developed tough, compact, lightweight and innovative products by using the most advanced technology.

Needle roller bearings:

Thrust needle roller and cage assemblies

Lipped bearing thrust washers

Drawn cup alternator bearings

Caged drawn cup bearings

Needle roller bearings for heavy-duty applications

Drawn raceway sleeves

Other:

Bearings for sliding doors:

Commonly used in sliding doors of RVs, etc. to enable smooth opening and closing.

What is a ball bearing unit?

Ball bearing units consists of pre-lubricated sealed ball bearings and a housing which varies in shape. They are capable of aligning themselves efficiently using the spherical fitting surface between the bearing and housing, effectively preventing overloads due to misalignment.

Aerospace & Aviation

High performance and reliable bearings for the aerospace and aviation industry.
By combining innovative technology, technical expertise and advanced manufacturing equipment, we are able to develop and manufacture high performance and reliable bearings for the aerospace and aviation industry.

Agriculture

We rely on the production of food, fiber and other agricultural products more than we realize.
The machines and tools which are being used to grow and collect the crops must be in the best possible condition in order to increase and optimize the productivity and fulfill the needs of the world’s growing population.

Automotive

There are more than 260 million vehicles on the European roads with a huge variety of brands and models.
Besides driving innovation, today’s automotive industry is aiming at an improvement of engine efficiency, cleaner exhaust and optimized transmission technology. The great challenge for a car manufacturer is to sustain the car performance while reducing its environmental impact.

Construction

Construction industry lies at the base of the world economy.
Be it residential, commercial, heavy, civil or industrial edifice, they all require reliable heavy duty machinery and long term, trouble free functioning. JTEKT supplies both standard and customized Koyo products to serve those demanding applications.

Machine tool

Market demand for increased productivity and product machining efficiency has led to regular improvements in speed and efficiency of machine tools.
By using the high-quality bearings, the level of performance can be increased at the same time. Our Koyo branded machine tool bearings are promoting a higher speed, excellent accuracy and stability.

Medical & healthcare

The use of diagnostic devices in the medical and healthcare industry has increased dramatically over the past few years.
The CT-scan (Computed Tomography) is one of the devices which are being used for preventive and diagnostic screening in modern health care. JTEKT is present on this market segment, too, supplying EXSEV bearings for the CT scan equipment.

Motorcycle

The many bearings in a motorcycle have various functions such as supporting a spinning crankshaft or keeping the wheels on the road.
They guide and support moving parts, reduce emitted heat, alleviate friction and minimize power loss. Koyo is a manufacturer of motorcycle bearings for several well-known motorcycle brands like Kawasaki and Suzuki. We offer a range of bearings for a variety of applications including chassis, engine and motorcycle transmission.

Railway

Rail transport is a major form of passenger and freight transport all over the world.
Railway vehicles are exposed to tough continuous use for a very long time, often in harsh conditions. It goes without saying that safety, reliability and fault-free operation is required from any component used for such applications.

Replacement market

Replacement market (automotive and industrial)
Our advanced technologies are a guarantee of a long lasting performance and high reliability of Koyo products, which is of particular value to the aftermarket user. Needless to say, we apply JTEKT elevated level of research and development to serve this market segment as well.

Steel

It is difficult to imagine a world without steel and iron, so used have we grown to its everyday presence in our lives.
The global steel consumption has risen significantly in the course of the 20th century, in highly developed, emerging and developing economies likewise. The steel consumption of a country has been a barometer for measuring the dynamics of economic progress. JTEKT is making its contribution to this immense industry by manufacturing a large range of bearings which are being used in the steel manufacturing plants.

Transmission & gear

Transmission and gear systems are crucial in a lot of mechanical devices.
The most common use is in automobile vehicles but they are also being used in a lot of agricultural, industrial and construction equipment and wind turbines. Transmissions and gears have several important functions but their main job is to provide speed and torque conversions in motorized equipment.

Wind

We supply our bearings and share our technical knowledge with the world’s top listed wind turbine manufacturers.
Even before the ratification of the Kyoto protocol in 1997, JTEKT already made its important contribution to the wind turbine industry by using advanced technology and knowledge to develop and manufacture reliable, state of the art bearings. We supply our bearings and share our technical knowledge with the world’s top listed wind turbine manufacturers.

Electrical

High performance and reliable bearings for a huge variety of electrical applications.
JTEKT develops and manufacture high performance and reliable bearings for a huge variety of electrical applications for the power tool market but also consumer goods market like washing, fitness and copying machines.

Marine

At JTEKT we manufacture a range of advanced bearing and products for the Marine Industry.
Our products competitive edge means an improved performance, longer life and the capability to operate in a variety of marine environments.

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